How many points is CORKSCREW worth in Scrabble?

CORKSCREW is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CORKSCREW?

CORKSCREW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CORKSCREWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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20 pts

CORKSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. CORKSCREW means "spiral metal tool for pulling corks from bottles".

/ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/

Pronunciation

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.
Example: I opened the wine with a corkscrew.
The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.

Synonyms: bottle screw, cork puller

To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
To extract information or consent from someone.

Synonyms: spiral

Synonyms: helical

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

spiral metal tool for pulling corks from bottles

In a sentence: "The corkscrew is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CORKSCREW. It scores 20 points.

Add one letter after CORKSCREW. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CORKSCREW, without blank tiles.

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Is CORKSCREW a Scrabble word?: CORKSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does CORKSCREW mean?: spiral metal tool for pulling corks from bottles
How do you use CORKSCREW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The corkscrew is noted."
How many points is CORKSCREW worth in Scrabble?: CORKSCREW is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CORKSCREW?: CORKSCREW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CORKSCREW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CORKSCREWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.